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Kenji Iino is a pioneering cardiothoracic surgeon whose work has advanced the frontiers of robotic and minimally invasive cardiac surgery. His research focuses on developing and refining robotic techniques for complex cardiac procedures, with major contributions in robotic internal thoracic artery harvesting and robot-assisted minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass grafting (MIDCAB). Iino's most cited paper, "Robotic Internal Thoracic Artery Harvesting" (2007, 28 citations), established foundational methods for robotic vessel harvesting. His landmark 2011 report on total endoscopic robotic atrial septal defect repair in a patient with dextrocardia and situs inversus totalis (21 citations) demonstrated the feasibility of robotic surgery in extremely rare anatomical conditions, showcasing his ability to push technical boundaries. His work on MIDCAB (2013, 19 citations) assessed outcomes of beating-heart coronary bypass through small thoracotomies, while his 2015 study on real-time 3D transesophageal echocardiography for mitral valve repair (11 citations) highlighted his integration of advanced imaging to improve procedural success. Notably, Iino's early career includes foundational work on 6-axis force sensors for robots (1988, 9 citations), revealing his long-standing commitment to robotic precision. His cumulative impact has helped establish robotic cardiac surgery as a viable, less invasive alternative for complex cases.